Corporate volunteering can be a powerful tool for social transformation, especially when it connects an organization’s purpose with a real community need. That was the starting point for the work we carried out alongside Banco Galicia’s Sustainability team in Argentina, as we designed their new Financial Education Volunteering Program.
The challenge was clear: the Bank wanted to engage its employees in its financial inclusion strategy, inviting them to become active participants in the process of change. They already had several projects related to this goal, but they wanted to develop their own program — one with a clear methodology that would cover every stage of the volunteer journey, from the publication of the volunteering opportunity to impact measurement.
Moreover, this initiative addresses an urgent issue: according to the OECD, only 52% of 15-year-old students worldwide have basic financial knowledge, and in Argentina, 70% of young people believe that financial education should be taught in schools. In a context where one in three young people has been exposed to online gambling and 76% of internet users have experienced some form of digital fraud, equipping new generations with the tools to make responsible financial decisions has become essential.
From Purpose to Action
Together with the Bank’s team, we designed an experience that enables employees—people with extensive knowledge of the financial world, though not necessarily with teaching experience—to share their expertise with young people across the country in a didactic, engaging, and meaningful way.
The challenge was twofold: to design an experience that would give volunteers the tools and confidence to stand before a group of students, and at the same time, to create a workshop that would be attractive and relevant for young audiences. To achieve this, we developed a methodology that includes a training guide, materials adapted to different educational realities, and a volunteering kit containing everything necessary to carry out the workshops.
The design considered not only pedagogical content but also all the practical aspects needed for effective program management: from the criteria for selecting participating schools and recruitment strategies, to the mechanisms for evaluating learning outcomes and social impact.
Multiplying the Impact
In the first two months after its launch, 145 Banco Galicia employees became “Galicia Multipliers,” delivering 54 workshops in schools and social organizations across different provinces. Each session represents an opportunity for more young people to understand key concepts about saving, credit, planning, and responsible consumption — but also for volunteers to experience meaningful learning and engagement.
An Invitation to Keep Transforming
As a key social actor, Banco Galicia reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development and education, creating value beyond its core business. However, there are still many urgent topics that must be shared and discussed to help dispel myths and counter misinformation.
Initiatives like this remind us that building a culture of volunteering also means building more empathetic, informed, and capable communities — communities that can transform reality. And that every person, given the right tools, can participate and share essential knowledge with younger generations.
At Volies, we help you transform society through innovative projects like this one. Tell us your idea — and let’s make it happen together.
